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How to get fromGalway to Downpatrick Headby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Downpatrick Head by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, line 445 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus Ng01
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Muingrevaghbus bus 445
    4h 30m

  2. Drive 134.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galway to Downpatrick Headcar car 134.6 km
    2h 10m
    €23–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    5h 12m
    €67–92

  4. Bus, line 445 bus via Ballina Humbrt

    1. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Muingrevaghbus bus 445
    5h 1m
    €28–38

  5. Bus, line 445 bus via Castlebar

    1. Take the bus from Bóthar B Uí Eithir to Manullabus bus 430
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Muingrevaghbus bus 445
    5h 14m
    €29–40

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Map of how to get from Galway to Downpatrick Head.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 154.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Downpatrick Head, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Galway Cathdrl to Downpatrick Head via Ballina Bus Stn and Muingrevagh in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Downpatrick Head via Athlone, Manulla Junction, and Ballina in around 5h 12m.

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